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If an input error was detected that was outside of the allowable range of values, the user is informed of the proper range in the error message.

WCAG 2 criterion 3.3.3 Error Suggestion (AA)
Category Forms and Inputs

WCAG 2 criterion

3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)

Tools and requirements

  • Manual Evaluation

Test procedure

During manual evaluation, when testing form inputs that have limits on acceptable values (if any), purposely fill out the field improperly. The error message for any field with a limited range of acceptable values should describe how to correctly fill out the field.

Inputs that have limits on acceptable values may include

  • Dates (only after x date and before y date)
  • Quantities (such as for tickets or spaces to reserve for a conference)
  • Comboboxes
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